Cape Town, South Africa
Cost of living compared with New York City: 59.1% lower
Monthly:
Rent: $716.30 for a one-bedroom in the city center
Utilities: $58.33
Commuter pass: $24.20
Cappuccino: $1.62
Matt Kepnes, Normal Guy Turned Serial Traveler
9. Matt Kepnes, Normal Guy Turned Serial Traveler Matt Kepnes Matt Kepnes Matt Kepnes In 2005, Matt Kepnes went to Thailand with a friend and, while in the city of Chiang Mai, he met five backpackers on a bus. Listening to them talk about extended travel inspired Matt to leave his job and travel more. As they all spoke about how insane only getting two weeks a year was, Matt began to think about making a change. Kepnes tells BuzzFeed that he realized they were living his dream and he thought to himself, Why not me too? When he came home, he quit his job. In July 2006, he set off on a yearlong trip around the world. That was seven and a half years ago. He's never looked back. Travel is what makes him happy and he finds a way to make this lifestyle work. He has now been to over 70 countries, worked various jobs to be able to fund this, and now he is able to help others learn that traveling isn't as hard or expensive as they...
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